Clarksville's
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Cumberland Heights rests on hills that rise on three sides from the
Cumberland River, which helps explain the name. The river
separates the faces along the waterway offer homeowners and
boaters a spectacular view. The John T. Cunningham Bridge,
built in 1924, first connected Cumberland Heights to Clarksville,
and about 25 years later the community started growing. Most
of the houses in Cumberland Heights are more than southeast of
the Pasminco Zinc plant, built in 1978, now Zinifex Limited.
Cumberland River, which helps explain the name. The river
separates the faces along the waterway offer homeowners and
boaters a spectacular view. The John T. Cunningham Bridge,
built in 1924, first connected Cumberland Heights to Clarksville,
and about 25 years later the community started growing. Most
of the houses in Cumberland Heights are more than southeast of
the Pasminco Zinc plant, built in 1978, now Zinifex Limited.
Cunningham
Cunningham is home to Montgomery Central High School and cradles the split of state Highway 48/13 about halfway
between Clarksville baseball in a field off Highway 13 where a lone oak tree stood. The name Lone Oak has survived on
signs identifying roads such as Lone Oak Lane and Lone Oak Station Road. Cunningham also hosts the annual political
stomping ground, the Lone Oak Picnic. Some Cunningham residents like to call the community by its nickname — Boogersville.
The community's official name eventually changed from Lone Oak to Cunningham, after an influential resident. Cunningham's
staple once was farming, but the community has grown into a residential neighborhood. A couple of country stores, a post
office and a day care accompany the high school.
between Clarksville baseball in a field off Highway 13 where a lone oak tree stood. The name Lone Oak has survived on
signs identifying roads such as Lone Oak Lane and Lone Oak Station Road. Cunningham also hosts the annual political
stomping ground, the Lone Oak Picnic. Some Cunningham residents like to call the community by its nickname — Boogersville.
The community's official name eventually changed from Lone Oak to Cunningham, after an influential resident. Cunningham's
staple once was farming, but the community has grown into a residential neighborhood. A couple of country stores, a post
office and a day care accompany the high school.
Dotsonville
Dotsonville has grown from a farm community to a bustling neighborhood filled with residential development. More growth
likely will come as the state completes an extension of state Highway 374, also known as Purple Heart Parkway in that
section, a road that eventually will encircle Clarksville. Dotsonville, named for the Dotson family, lies west of downtown
Clarksville. The chief symbol of the community's unity is the Dotsonville Community Center, where people gather almost
weekly to take part in some sort of celebration, including an annual barbecue for political candidates. As the community
started to form, Dotsonville had three schools. High school students attended the Odd Fellows Hall. One of the Dotsonville
schools was reserved for black children. Part of this one-room school stands on the same land as the Haynes Chapel Church
on Chester Harris Road.
likely will come as the state completes an extension of state Highway 374, also known as Purple Heart Parkway in that
section, a road that eventually will encircle Clarksville. Dotsonville, named for the Dotson family, lies west of downtown
Clarksville. The chief symbol of the community's unity is the Dotsonville Community Center, where people gather almost
weekly to take part in some sort of celebration, including an annual barbecue for political candidates. As the community
started to form, Dotsonville had three schools. High school students attended the Odd Fellows Hall. One of the Dotsonville
schools was reserved for black children. Part of this one-room school stands on the same land as the Haynes Chapel Church
on Chester Harris Road.
Exit 1
While Clarksville is crackling with growth across the map, the area around Exit 1
of Interstate 24 is exploding. County Commissioner Mark Kelly said the growth
could be attributed to the area's low cost of living, low crime rate and proximity
to the interstate, which makes it easier to live in Clarksville while working in
Nashville or Hopkinsville. Kelly said the area is primarily residential, but with
those additional residences come a flurry of commercial developments. He said
biggest jump in growth came when the Great Escape 16 movie theater was built
on Tiny Town Road in 2003.
of Interstate 24 is exploding. County Commissioner Mark Kelly said the growth
could be attributed to the area's low cost of living, low crime rate and proximity
to the interstate, which makes it easier to live in Clarksville while working in
Nashville or Hopkinsville. Kelly said the area is primarily residential, but with
those additional residences come a flurry of commercial developments. He said
biggest jump in growth came when the Great Escape 16 movie theater was built
on Tiny Town Road in 2003.
Fredonia
Fredonia lies in the southeast corner of the county, near the Cheatham County line. Though it now features several
subdivisions, Fredonia remains a largely rural, agricultural community, with large farms on either side of state Highway 12.
Its nexus is likely the Fredonia One Stop gas station, which sits between two watering holes — Dave's Beer Box and
Pappy's. The Tennessee Department of Transportation planned a few years ago to bring the northern portion of the
Interstate 840 loop through the Fredonia area, but those plans are now on hold indefinitely.
subdivisions, Fredonia remains a largely rural, agricultural community, with large farms on either side of state Highway 12.
Its nexus is likely the Fredonia One Stop gas station, which sits between two watering holes — Dave's Beer Box and
Pappy's. The Tennessee Department of Transportation planned a few years ago to bring the northern portion of the
Interstate 840 loop through the Fredonia area, but those plans are now on hold indefinitely.
Guthrie
A Kentucky town of less than 1,500 people at the intersection of U.S. Highways 79 and 41, Guthrie was once the cultural
and entertainment seat of Todd County. It earned a reputation as the "crossroads of the South" when the L&N Railroad Co.
placed a stop there en route to larger cities such as Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago and Detroit. The train stop made Guthrie a
popular destination for travelers. Thriving from an Guthrie in the 1970s, taking the people along for the ride. The population
drop greatly undermined efforts to bring in profits. Many downtown stores and opera houses closed, no new businesses
started, and construction came to a standstill. With reconstruction initiatives, Guthrie hopes to reclaim its prominent standing.
Business owners transformed the old Opera House into Tres Amigos, a festive Mexican restaurant. The city also is repairing
the streets, acquiring public benches and remodeling old downtown buildings.
and entertainment seat of Todd County. It earned a reputation as the "crossroads of the South" when the L&N Railroad Co.
placed a stop there en route to larger cities such as Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago and Detroit. The train stop made Guthrie a
popular destination for travelers. Thriving from an Guthrie in the 1970s, taking the people along for the ride. The population
drop greatly undermined efforts to bring in profits. Many downtown stores and opera houses closed, no new businesses
started, and construction came to a standstill. With reconstruction initiatives, Guthrie hopes to reclaim its prominent standing.
Business owners transformed the old Opera House into Tres Amigos, a festive Mexican restaurant. The city also is repairing
the streets, acquiring public benches and remodeling old downtown buildings.
New Providence
New Providence — a neighborhood that resembles a small downtown of its own across the Red River from downtown
Clarksville — is rich approached police, and the tandem formed Operation Take Back. They fought crime through better
communication and addressing quality of life issues, like more light poles and fewer abandoned lots. Clarksville owes much
to New Providence, which at one time had more commercial activity than the town across the river. The area also has Fort
Defiance, Trice Landing and Sevier Station, all tied to Clarksville's history. New Providence is home to one of the area's
better-known landmarks — Boot Hill. The hill rises from the Red River on Providence Boulevard and is topped by a giant
sign shaped like a boot at the Acme Boot Co. store. The store went out of business in 2001, but the boot remains.
Clarksville — is rich approached police, and the tandem formed Operation Take Back. They fought crime through better
communication and addressing quality of life issues, like more light poles and fewer abandoned lots. Clarksville owes much
to New Providence, which at one time had more commercial activity than the town across the river. The area also has Fort
Defiance, Trice Landing and Sevier Station, all tied to Clarksville's history. New Providence is home to one of the area's
better-known landmarks — Boot Hill. The hill rises from the Red River on Providence Boulevard and is topped by a giant
sign shaped like a boot at the Acme Boot Co. store. The store went out of business in 2001, but the boot remains.
Oak Grove
Sharing a city limits and a state line with Clarksville is Oak Grove, Ky., a city of about 8,000 directly across the highway
from Fort Campbell. local favorite Charlie's Steakhouse and the area's fourth Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Off the boulevard
are several growing residential developments. According to the city's Web site, Oak Grove was founded in 1828 as a
farming community and was named for a grove of trees near the city's first post office.
from Fort Campbell. local favorite Charlie's Steakhouse and the area's fourth Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Off the boulevard
are several growing residential developments. According to the city's Web site, Oak Grove was founded in 1828 as a
farming community and was named for a grove of trees near the city's first post office.
Palmyra
Located in a predominantly rural area along and surrounding state Highway 149, Palmyra is one of Montgomery County's
most scenic country settings. Resident historian Robert Davidson said Palmyra is one of the oldest communities in the county.
The key to Palmyra retaining its unique place in Montgomery County has been in keeping its post office. Palmyra was once
known as the port of entry to the west for shipping — a title since retained by Cincinnati, Ohio. Despite the concerns of
residents, Palmyra could again become a local port of entry for goods as a barge port site off Hematite Road has been
rezoned. Palmyra is home to one of Montgomery County's first county executives, Morgan Brown. Today, Palmyra's largest
employer is Palmyra Health Care Center. The community holds onto such traditions as Family Fun Day at Cumberland
Heights Elementary School. Palmyra also has an active volunteer fire department.
most scenic country settings. Resident historian Robert Davidson said Palmyra is one of the oldest communities in the county.
The key to Palmyra retaining its unique place in Montgomery County has been in keeping its post office. Palmyra was once
known as the port of entry to the west for shipping — a title since retained by Cincinnati, Ohio. Despite the concerns of
residents, Palmyra could again become a local port of entry for goods as a barge port site off Hematite Road has been
rezoned. Palmyra is home to one of Montgomery County's first county executives, Morgan Brown. Today, Palmyra's largest
employer is Palmyra Health Care Center. The community holds onto such traditions as Family Fun Day at Cumberland
Heights Elementary School. Palmyra also has an active volunteer fire department.
Port Royal
Port Royal is a "little bedroom community" in Northeast Montgomery County with a rich history. It is one of the oldest towns in
Tennessee, once considered as a possible capital for the state, according to Gina Slater. It began as a river community, full
of tobacco farmers who used the Red River to transport goods, Slater said. Port Royal was the last Tennessee site on the
historic Trail of Tears. The area once was known for a covered bridge and state park, which had drawn visitors since the late
1970s. But a flood badly damaged the bridge several times, and the park was closed. The community also is known for its
mulberry trees, planted in the 1800s. Residents imported the white mulberry trees and pooled their money to send to
England with a neighbor to launch a silk manufacturing company — but the neighbor never returned. The park is host to the
annual Clarksville Area Intertribal Powwow.
Tennessee, once considered as a possible capital for the state, according to Gina Slater. It began as a river community, full
of tobacco farmers who used the Red River to transport goods, Slater said. Port Royal was the last Tennessee site on the
historic Trail of Tears. The area once was known for a covered bridge and state park, which had drawn visitors since the late
1970s. But a flood badly damaged the bridge several times, and the park was closed. The community also is known for its
mulberry trees, planted in the 1800s. Residents imported the white mulberry trees and pooled their money to send to
England with a neighbor to launch a silk manufacturing company — but the neighbor never returned. The park is host to the
annual Clarksville Area Intertribal Powwow.
Ringgold
Ringgold grew around Ringgold Mill on the Little West Fork of the Red River and now represents a commercial and
residential link between the rest of Clarksville and Fort Campbell. Ringgold lies in the northern part of the city and is
adjacent to Fort Campbell. A major segment of Clarksville's residents live in subdivisions that have sprung up around the
post. Fort Campbell Boulevard (U.S. Highway 41A) is lined with Ringgold Bridge, which spans Little West Fork of the Red
River, is Ringgold Mill Dam. The mill operated until 1971 and ground about 60,000 bushels of wheat a year. While the
dam has often been used as a neighborhood swimming hole, several people have died in its churning waters. The dam is
private property and off limits to trespassers.
residential link between the rest of Clarksville and Fort Campbell. Ringgold lies in the northern part of the city and is
adjacent to Fort Campbell. A major segment of Clarksville's residents live in subdivisions that have sprung up around the
post. Fort Campbell Boulevard (U.S. Highway 41A) is lined with Ringgold Bridge, which spans Little West Fork of the Red
River, is Ringgold Mill Dam. The mill operated until 1971 and ground about 60,000 bushels of wheat a year. While the
dam has often been used as a neighborhood swimming hole, several people have died in its churning waters. The dam is
private property and off limits to trespassers.
Rossview started as a sleepy farm community in the 1800s. When a postmaster needed a name for the area's new post
office, he looked over at the nearby farm owned by James Ross. Being the only thing in plain view, the postmaster decided
to name the office "Rossview" after Ross' farm. Soon after, locals began calling the entire town "Rossview." Since then,
Rossview lost its stance as a farming community. It was once an area unto itself, but is now within the Clarksville city limits.
New neighborhoods and Rossview Middle and High schools dominate the area.
office, he looked over at the nearby farm owned by James Ross. Being the only thing in plain view, the postmaster decided
to name the office "Rossview" after Ross' farm. Soon after, locals began calling the entire town "Rossview." Since then,
Rossview lost its stance as a farming community. It was once an area unto itself, but is now within the Clarksville city limits.
New neighborhoods and Rossview Middle and High schools dominate the area.
Southern Hills
As Clarksville grew from downtown into the Cumberland River loop, the city encroached on Southern Hills, a small farming
community. Clarksville eventually engulfed the town, and the area now makes up the part of town south of the U.S.
Highway 41A Bypass along state Highway 48/13. The area is best known for Fairgrounds Park, where Clarksville hosts
many of its events, such as the annual North Tennessee State Fair each July. Most of Southern Hills was owned by Gov. Austin
Peay's family and William Daniel, an attorney. Jostens Printing and Publishing Co. has a factory there.
community. Clarksville eventually engulfed the town, and the area now makes up the part of town south of the U.S.
Highway 41A Bypass along state Highway 48/13. The area is best known for Fairgrounds Park, where Clarksville hosts
many of its events, such as the annual North Tennessee State Fair each July. Most of Southern Hills was owned by Gov. Austin
Peay's family and William Daniel, an attorney. Jostens Printing and Publishing Co. has a factory there.
Sango
The retail economy of the Sango area is booming around the city's third Wal-Mart SuperCenter and an adjacent shopping
center — River Point. Restaurants and other businesses are chasing a growing population of residents who like the upscale
area's proximity to Nashville and Interstate 24. The Sango area derived its name from ginseng, a medicinal plant found in
forests. Colloquial slang for ginseng was "sane" but locals called it "sang" and the O later came into the name.
center — River Point. Restaurants and other businesses are chasing a growing population of residents who like the upscale
area's proximity to Nashville and Interstate 24. The Sango area derived its name from ginseng, a medicinal plant found in
forests. Colloquial slang for ginseng was "sane" but locals called it "sang" and the O later came into the name.
Southside
The small community of Southside, once known as Collinsville, is in the southeast corner of the county on Chapel Hill Road. It
started in the from where the Southside General Store is located, according to the "History of Collinsville/Southside"
recorded by Addie Neblett and Ruby Waller. Mrs. R.M. Workman recorded a brief from the Aug. 27, 1873, Tobacco
Leaf, noting Collinsville was a growing village 12 miles from Clarksville on the south side of the Cumberland River with about
25 inhabitants, a grocery store, blacksmithing and wagonmaking, a doctor's office and a brick yard. In 1880, the members
of Southside worked to change the postal address from Collinsville to Southside because of school, which grew into the
Southside Preparatory School, established about 1891. The school operated many years until Southside residents began
attending Montgomery Central schools.
started in the from where the Southside General Store is located, according to the "History of Collinsville/Southside"
recorded by Addie Neblett and Ruby Waller. Mrs. R.M. Workman recorded a brief from the Aug. 27, 1873, Tobacco
Leaf, noting Collinsville was a growing village 12 miles from Clarksville on the south side of the Cumberland River with about
25 inhabitants, a grocery store, blacksmithing and wagonmaking, a doctor's office and a brick yard. In 1880, the members
of Southside worked to change the postal address from Collinsville to Southside because of school, which grew into the
Southside Preparatory School, established about 1891. The school operated many years until Southside residents began
attending Montgomery Central schools.
Woodlawn
Woodlawn reveals a community park, a utility building, two elementary schools and a fire and ambulance station. The
community has an active Little League baseball program. In the heart of Woodlawn lies Station No. 24 - a volunteer fire
station. An ambulance crew also Stewart and Montgomery counties, through transfer stations lie throughout the area. Despite
some growing pains, U.S. Highway 79 has been expanded to a four-lane, divided highway to accommodate increased
traffic between Clarksville and Stewart County. The expansion opens a westward corridor for growth as Clarksville
continues to take over the map.
community has an active Little League baseball program. In the heart of Woodlawn lies Station No. 24 - a volunteer fire
station. An ambulance crew also Stewart and Montgomery counties, through transfer stations lie throughout the area. Despite
some growing pains, U.S. Highway 79 has been expanded to a four-lane, divided highway to accommodate increased
traffic between Clarksville and Stewart County. The expansion opens a westward corridor for growth as Clarksville
continues to take over the map.
St. Bethlehem
Most new residents get acclimated to one part of the city before any other: St. Bethlehem, better knon to newcomers as the
seven-lane stretch of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard near Governor's Square Mall. St. Bethlehem has most of the city's
restaurants, retail businesses and industries, but the area is also home to two of the best known Clarksville attractions, Dunbar
Cave State Natural Area and Beachaven Vineyard and Winery. St. Bethlehem did not become part of Clarksville until the
late 1980's - and not without a battle. When first faced with annexation, residents insisted on a referendum, and the vote
barely passed. Once known as Cherry Station, the community was renamed St. Bethlehem by a postmaster. St. Bethlehem
became the focus of the county's growth when The Trane Co. moved into the area more than 40 years ago. The industrial
park that followed has 14 companies. St. Bethlehem had yet another growth explosion with the new, $200 million, 270 bed
hospital on Dunlop Lane that opened in 2008.
seven-lane stretch of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard near Governor's Square Mall. St. Bethlehem has most of the city's
restaurants, retail businesses and industries, but the area is also home to two of the best known Clarksville attractions, Dunbar
Cave State Natural Area and Beachaven Vineyard and Winery. St. Bethlehem did not become part of Clarksville until the
late 1980's - and not without a battle. When first faced with annexation, residents insisted on a referendum, and the vote
barely passed. Once known as Cherry Station, the community was renamed St. Bethlehem by a postmaster. St. Bethlehem
became the focus of the county's growth when The Trane Co. moved into the area more than 40 years ago. The industrial
park that followed has 14 companies. St. Bethlehem had yet another growth explosion with the new, $200 million, 270 bed
hospital on Dunlop Lane that opened in 2008.
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